Cheetah falls into safari vehicle
TOURISTS in Kenya thought it was cute when a curious cheetah clambered up on their jeep, but that feeling turned to shock when the clumsy cat fell into the car.
Animals
‘Devil’ creature found in closet
“TERRIFYING”, “hissing”, “demon spawn”, “devil”. This woman’s surprise discovery in her closet was obviously unsettling.
Hunter’s $440k kill to ‘save’ rhino
A TEXAS oil heir who paid $440,000 to shoot dead a black rhino claims the killing will help the critically-endangered species to survive. But is he right?
Scientists crack clue to allergy-free eggs
VICTORIAN scientists are closer to cracking the secret to making allergy-free eggs after switching off the part of an egg white protein that commonly causes allergic reactions in children.
2.6 metre snake found in shed
A snake-catcher has been filmed picking up an 8kg, 2.6 metre boa constrictor with his bare hands.
Robo-turtle gets 3D printed beak
SCIENTISTS have created a cyborg turtle after 3D printing a titanium beak for an animal that had its jaw ripped off when it was hit by a boat propeller.
Court to rule on orangutan’s freedom
IN A FIRST for apes, a court is set to rule whether an orangutan can be set free from an Argentine zoo after it was granted the same basic rights as us.
Giant squid: ‘What a beast!’
A MONSTER from the deep measuring more than 7 metres long has surprised locals after washing up on a New Zealand beach.
Boar’s wild shopping centre rampage
WE’VE all heard the one about a bull in a china shop but in Hong Kong shoppers watched amazed as a wild boar rampaged around a kids’ clothing store.
Tiger cub’s incredible adopted mum
THIS adorable clip shows the moment an unlikely mother figure plays with a group of tiger cubs before sitting one on her knee and feeding it like a human.
Supermodel takes on SeaWorld naked
PREGNANT supermodel Marisa Miller has posed nude in a bathtub to bring awareness to alleged animal abuse at SeaWorld.
Carpet pythons go head-to-head over rat
MOVE over dogs — it’s now a snake-eat-snake world. Watch what can happen when two pet pythons are given a rat to eat, and then left to their own devices.
Why dolphins may soon be extinct
FOSSIL records from the past 23 million years show what species are the most vulnerable to extinction.
Fisherman’s terrifying sea lion attack
WHEN Dan Carlin posed for this photo with a giant fish, the last thing he expected was to be dragged overboard by a vicious sea lion.
These nature shots are the ant’s pants
THIS stunning photo of an ant on a flower has been voted one of the best of the year by a society of nature photographers. Check out the pics that made the final cut.
Tortoise gets wheels for legs
A 90-year-old tortoise has a brand new set of wheels to get around on after a rat gnawed off her front legs.
Hi-tech idea to stop poachers
IN the hope of stemming a growing trend of illegal poaching in South Africa, one conservation authority has taken to the skies.
Why it all tastes like ‘chicken’
SO much of the food we now eat is not only a lie, it is a very good lie. Here’s why you’ve probably never tasted real chicken in your life.
Animals don’t have to be dead for photos
WHY pose with dead animals when you can be in a photo with a real-life massive bear? That’s what these anti-hunting Russian models did.
The fight to have Nessie officially recognised
SCOTLAND has launched a campaign to have the Loch Ness monster recognised as its national animal. Does this mean it’s real?
‘I had never seen anything like that’
THINK Jaws crossed with a kangaroo, with maybe a touch of cute kitten, and you’ve got the pocket shark — the newest and rarest species found.
Sea lion arrested, taken ‘home’
Pictures have emerged of a sea lion pup getting a personal escort ‘home’ after waddling more than 500m onshore at a Californian beach.
Kermit the Frog, is that you?
A NEW species that looks remarkably like a Muppet from Sesame Street has set the internet abuzz. Someone needs to tell Miss Piggy.
Huntress calls Gervais attack ‘sexist’
A FEMALE hunter who was condemned by Ricky Gervais for smiling while she posed next to a dead giraffe has accused the British comedian of sexism.
Close encounter: ‘What the heck is that?’
A LUCKY group of scientists has had an encounter it will never forget with a particularly curious creature. Watch the incredible footage.
The sneakiest dog trick ever
FOOTAGE like this proves dogs will do anything for a treat. Check out how far this dog will go to get some love and attention. You sly, old dog.
Elephant kills big game hunter
A PROFESSIONAL big game hunter has been crushed to death by a bull elephant that charged him while he was out scouting prey in Zimbabwe.
Extreme huntress hits back: ‘I don’t regret it’
IN THE face of a fierce backlash over a photo of her alongside a carcass, extreme hunter Rebecca Francis reckons she’s come up with a good excuse.
‘Huntress’ becomes the hunted
SHE’S killed moose, giraffes, lynxes and more, posing with a beaming smile next to animal carcasses. But now she’s the target of death threats.
Dogs sniff out prostate cancer
DOGS can sniff out prostate cancer, according to a new Italian study. But read on before you use the pet pooch to sniff your backside.
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